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Scaling European Superconducting Quantum Computers to 100 Qubits for Industrial Use

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Imagine a computer that doesn't just work faster, but solves problems in a completely different way using super-cooled circuits. This effort is like building a high-tech highway for these machines, creating the chips, the cooling systems, and the software to make them work. It's moving from small lab experiments to a system that can actually handle complex, real-world tasks.

By the numbers
100
qubits in scaled-up system
1000
target qubit level for subsequent project
31
consortium partners
26
open publications
The business problem

What needed solving

Current quantum computers are often too small or too restricted for real-world industrial use. There is a lack of a complete, integrated ecosystem of hardware and software that can scale to hundreds of qubits.

The solution

What was built

Three demonstrators: a 100-qubit system, a pulse-level access system for developers, and a flexible qubit design tester. It also includes a full stack of cryogenics, wiring, and HPC-integrated software.

Audience

Who needs this

Quantum software developersPharmaceutical research labsFinancial modeling firmsHigh-performance computing centersMaterials science companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Pharmaceuticals
enterprise
Target: Drug discovery firm

If you are a drug discovery firm dealing with the impossible complexity of molecular simulation — this project developed a scaled-up system with 100 qubits that provides the computing power needed for large-scale applications. This allows for faster identification of viable drug candidates.

Logistics
mid-size
Target: Supply chain optimizer

If you are a supply chain optimizer dealing with global routing inefficiencies — this project developed a benchmarking and test suite to explore beyond-classical performance in real-world applications. This helps in finding the most efficient paths for thousands of shipments simultaneously.

Finance
any
Target: Quantitative hedge fund

If you are a quantitative hedge fund dealing with high-risk portfolio optimization — this project developed a system with pulse-level access for software development. This enables the creation of custom algorithms to predict market shifts with higher precision.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of these systems?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided.

Can this be scaled for industrial use?

Yes, the project is delivering a system with 100 qubits and is developing the technology needed to reach the 1000 qubit level in the future.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

The project has developed structured IP policies and commercialization strategies for its key exploitable results.

How does this integrate with existing IT infrastructure?

The software stack is currently being connected towards full HPC (high performance computing) integration.

What is the timeline for availability?

The project runs from 2023-03-01 to 2026-08-31, with intermediate-size systems being released to the public soon.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly balanced for commercial transition, featuring 31 partners across 11 countries. With an industry ratio of 35% (11 companies, including 8 SMEs), the project ensures that academic research from 9 universities and 10 research organizations is directly aligned with market needs and industrial scaling.

How to reach the team

Contact Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to identify the specific IP available for licensing from the OpenSuperQPlus100 portfolio.